Darrell Gwynn’s legendary Top Fuel dragster on the auction block at Mecum Kissimmee
Former NHRA Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn’s Coors Extra Gold Top Fuel dragster will cross the Mecum Auctions block at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Jan. 15. The car is scheduled to go on the auction block between 4 and 6 p.m. Eastern.
Former NHRA Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn’s Coors Extra Gold Top Fuel dragster will cross the Mecum Auctions block at The World's Largest Collector Car Auction Jan. 15. The car is scheduled to go on the auction block between 4 and 6 p.m. Eastern.The…
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 56-65
The first all-female Top Fuel final, the formation of the NHRA Safety Safari, Don Prudhomme's first win, and Steve Torrence's six-race sweep of the 2018 Countdown to the Championship playoffs are among 10 new additions to the list of Top 75 Moments in NHRA history.
The first all-female Top Fuel final, the formation of the NHRA Safety Safari, Don Prudhomme's first win, and Steve Torrence's six-race sweep of the 2018 Countdown to the Championship playoffs are among 10 new additions to the list of Top 75 Moments…
Detroit lights the fuse ahead of NHRA’s 75th season
How the Motor City’s announcements this week echo a relationship that has defined American performance since the very beginning.
The launch of the NHRA’s 2026 season—and its landmark 75th anniversary—will have a thousand beginnings. Some will come with a car taking a green light, some with trophy presentations, some with headlines. The news this week is breaking in the Motor…
Scott Okuhara named co-crew chief on Bluebird Turf Top Fuel team
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Will Smith-driven Bluebird Turf/Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar.
Scott Okuhara has been named co-crew chief on the recently added Bluebird Turf/Will Smith Top Fuel team, joining Glen Huszar. This role marks a new title for Okuhara, who has previously served as car chief for many notable teams across the NHRA pits…
Brown, Capps, Anderson, Smith, Fletcher newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2. Tony…
American Communications Construction, Aloha Beauty Lounge extend with Schumacher through 2032 season
American Communications Construction and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing through the 2032 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Texas-based American Communications Construction (ACC) and Aloha Beauty Lounge have each extended their primary sponsorship of NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher and the No. 15 Top Fuel dragster he pilots for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) through the…
75th NHRA season to kick off in major way at NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.
One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway.…
Nitro Motorsports Park latest addition to NHRA Member Track Network
Nitro Motorsports Park, located in Prince George, B.C., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6), adding another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian tracks in Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Mission.
Nitro Motorsports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s Northwest Division (Division 6). Located in Prince George, B.C., NITRO Motorsports Park adds another Canadian track to NHRA’s Member Track Network, joining Western Canadian…
Scag Racing expands with second Bluebird Top Fuel entry; Will Smith named as driver
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and Will Smith has been named as the driver.
Scag Racing has announced the formation of a second Top Fuel team, representing Bluebird Turf, for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The new Bluebird Turf team will be led by veteran crew chief Glen Huszar, with Will Smith behind the…
NHRA launches 75th anniversary website to salute its history and heroes
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.
NHRA fans can relive the history of the sport through a new 75th anniversary website that was unveiled Jan. 7 as part of the NHRA’s milestone celebration in 2026.The new site, NHRA75.com, tells the story of the…
Schumacher, Hight, Enders, Hines, Biondo first additions to Top 75 Drivers list
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.
Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo have been announced as the first new members of NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list. Five new additions to the prestigious list will be unveiled each Monday through Feb. 2.As part of…
Happy New Year from the NHRA
As we welcome the New Year, we do so with a sense of pride, momentum, and anticipation unlike any other. This season marks the 75th anniversary of NHRA, a milestone that honors the teams, tracks, partners, and fans who have shaped drag racing across generations.
As we welcome the New Year, we do so with a sense of pride, momentum, and anticipation unlike any other. This season marks the 75th anniversary of NHRA, a milestone that honors the racers, teams, tracks, partners, and fans who have shaped drag…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA
From all of us at NHRA, the holiday season is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you to the remarkable community that makes drag racing what it is.
From all of us at NHRA, the holiday season is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you to the remarkable community that makes drag racing what it is.To our racers and teams who chase excellence from the grassroots to the professional ranks, to…
NHRA Top 75 Drivers list reveal will begin in early 2026
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, a panel of drag racing experts was convened to expand the Top 50 Drivers list from NHRA’s 2001 50th Anniversary season to a Top 75 Drivers list from the NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century.
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, a panel of drag racing experts was convened to expand the Top 50 Drivers list from NHRA’s 2001 50th Anniversary season to a Top 75 Drivers list from the NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century…
Englishtown’s David Napp passes away
David Napp, a member of the family that ran Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for decades and helped launch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, passed away on Dec. 22. He was 49.
David Napp, a member of the family that ran Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for decades and helped launch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League, passed away on Dec. 22. He was 49.Napp was a lifelong member of the drag racing community whose influence…
ScottRod Racing announces partnership with Red Line Oil for 2026 Top Fuel season
ScottRod Racing has announced a partnership with Red Line Synthetic Oil for a five-race schedule in the 2026 Top Fuel season. ScottRod Racing is a husband-and-wife–owned Top Fuel team led by managing owner Michelle Torromeo and driver/crew chief Scott Farley, both cargo airline captains.
ScottRod Racing has announced a partnership with Red Line Synthetic Oil for the 2026 Top Fuel season. The team will campaign a five-race schedule beginning with the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., followed by the American Rebel Light NHRA…
NHRA fans can vote now to help select the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans can weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history.
As the NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, fans are being invited to weigh in by voting for the most memorable moments of NHRA’s first three-quarters of a century to create a definitive list of the Top 75 Moments in NHRA history…
Holiday Sale: Get 20% off on tickets to select 2026 NHRA national events
NHRA is hoping to make your last-minute holiday shopping a little easier with a great deal on select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event tickets with a whopping 20% off. The sale lasts through Dec. 24, so shop now!
NHRA is hoping to make your last-minute holiday shopping a little easier with a great deal on select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event tickets with a whopping 20% off. The sale lasts through Dec. 24, so…
Diamond Wally one of several highlights for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season
NHRA’s 75th anniversary season is set for 2026, and with the incredible landmark season comes a wave of special, can’t-miss items and happenings throughout the course of the season.
NHRA’s 75th anniversary season is set for 2026, and with the incredible landmark season comes a wave of special, can’t-miss items and happenings throughout the course of the season.The sport’s most coveted prize, the Wally, will get an eye-catching…
U.S. 131, Baby Gators events added to NHRA Top Alcohol schedule
NHRA has announced exciting enhancements to the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. The addition of the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also mark the debut of the alcohol classes under the NHRA banner in Michigan, Sept. 18-20.
NHRA has announced exciting enhancements to the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. The addition of the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also mark the…
Strategic staffing, modernized brand identity driving Brainerd International Raceway
Management at Brainerd International Raceway has announced a strengthened leadership team and a refreshed brand identity, two foundational steps in positioning the facility for its next decade of growth.
Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) is entering a new chapter guided by the vision of owner Kristi Copham, whose commitment to long-term facility growth has been central to the raceway’s evolution since the Copham family purchased the track in 2006…
NHRA to kick off 2026 Countdown to the Championship with debut event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the…
Street Outlaws stars will take to big stage at select NHRA events in 2026
NHRA has announced the launch of an exciting new series for 2026, the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series presented by Xpel, a groundbreaking showcase set for 2026.
NHRA has announced the launch of an exciting new series for 2026, the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series presented by Xpel, a groundbreaking showcase set for 2026. This special series will bring together some of the most iconic names from the world…
NHRA announces new partnership programs with Holley for 2026 season
NHRA officials have announced an exciting new marketing partnership with Holley, implementing a variety of new programs for the upcoming 2026 season.
NHRA officials have announced an exciting new marketing partnership with Holley, implementing a variety of new programs for the upcoming 2026 season.As part of the partnership, Holley will be involved in several aspects of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
Greenfield Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network in Northeast Division
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).
Greenfield Dragway in Greenfield, Nova Scotia, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Northeast Division (Division 1).Greenfield Dragway sees race vehicles of all styles on the scenic track. From hot rods to motorcycles and…
2025 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team honored at PRI trade show
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
The third annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled Friday at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. The program, created by the staff of NHRA's official magazine, was again a huge hit. The roster is the…
NHRA unveils 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
NHRA has announced the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, featuring a thrilling lineup of nostalgia drag racing events at legendary venues across North America competitors in a celebration of drag racing heritage as part of NHRA’s 75th…
Factory Motor Parts named title sponsor of FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals
Factory Motor Parts, a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an exciting multiyear partnership.
NHRA has announced that Factory Motor Parts (FMP), a leading global distributor of premium automotive parts, solutions, and services, has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as part of an…
Kuhnle Motorsports Park joins NHRA Member Track network in Division 3
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park, a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for more than six decades, to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division.
NHRA has welcomed Kuhnle Motorsports Park to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3).Originally opened in 1958, the historic quarter-mile facility has been a staple in Northeast Ohio motorsports for…
JFR taps Jordan Vandergriff as new driver of the Cornwell Tools Funny Car
Jordan Vandergriff has been named as the driver of John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Veteran crew chief Chris Cunningham will tune the entry.
Jordan Vandergriff has been named as the driver of John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.The announcement was made Friday at the NHRA booth during Day 2 of the Performance…
